Jean M. Shaw writes to thank the Ole Miss Enrollment and Orientation staff and Ole Miss students for helping with local charities, while Barbara J. Smith writes to thank the Bost Farms and local gardeners who make regular contributions of vegetables to The Pantry. (August 9, 2012, Page 4A)

Barbara J. Smith writes to thank all of those who have helped at the Pantry in the past month and to remind people that donations of extra vegetables from their gardens would be greatly appreciated. (July 11, 2012, Page 4)

Margaret King writes to thank all of those who’ve worked to make the Backpacks for the Homeless project a big success, while Barbara J. Smith writes to point out those who’ve donated time and money to help The Pantry. (June 15, 2012, Page 4A)

Barbara J. Smith writes on behalf of The Pantry to thank those who helped last month and also to remind the public of the upcoming 30th anniversary celebration scheduled for May 24 at the Ravine in Oxford. (May 11, 2012, Page 4A)

Faye Lokey writes to say how much UM’s Big Event meant to her and to others in the community and to thank the students for their assistance, while Barbara J. Smith writes to thank the churches and groups who assisted the Pantry during February and March. (April 13, 2012, Page 4A)

Barbara J. Smith writes on behalf of the Oxford Pantry to thank all of its volunteers in the month of December and to remind the community about the upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser. (January 13, 2012, Page 4A)

Oxford Mayor George “Pat” Patterson writes to remind members of the community to take care and be proactive with their belongings if leaving town for any length of time during the winter break, while Barbara J. Smith writes on behalf of the Pantry to thank all of the volunteers and those who made donations during November and all of 2011. (December 8, 2011, Page 4)

Barbara J. Smith writes to thank all of the community-minded volunteers who help The Pantry and to inform readers that specially-designed Pantry Donation cards are available for the holiday season. (November 14, 2011, Page 4A)

Barbara J. Smith writes to thank the individuals and groups who volunteered and those who held events for making the past month a special one for the local food Pantry, while Carol Dorsey writes to thank Wayne Andrews and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council for making Oxford such an agreeable destination. (October 14, 2011, Page 4A)